Help support Tina and her son as she prepares for surgery.

Hello family and friends. Most of you know I really hate asking for help and even setting this up brings on anxiety; of all the things I have done in my life, most of you know LOL. This is the hardest thing I have done. This year sure has been long and rough.

I am looking for a little help. I have been out of work since Oct 7. I hurt my back at the end of September and continued to work, hoping it would get better and go away like it normally has. This time it just got worse. I went to the E.R. and have been off work since. I have no PTO since I use it for DJ when he has appointments or he is sick. As a single mom, I do what needs to be done for him. Before the back injury, I was already in a financial setback due to unexpected medical bills for both DJ and me. My child support payments haven't been guaranteed since the end of last year. Yes, CA child support is trying to help; if that's what you want to call it. I don't qualify for assistance here, which I have tried several times. I had received help with rent a few months ago, but it's a one-time assistance.

I just got notice today I will be out of work till Nov 11 and this stresses me out even more. I am not asking for help to get ahead, just to help stay afloat for the next month or two. Any amount will help with current bills that need to be paid. If you are unable to help, no worries; much-needed prayers are requested as well. I appreciate you all. Love, Tina and DJ